Welcome Friends and Fellow Planted Tank Enthusiasts!
Hello there. My name is Jason Wessendorf. If you’re looking for planted tank information, from setting up a fresh water planted ( with live plants!) aquarium, all the way to what to do with all those plant trimmings from those plants that just won’t quit growing, I think you’ll find this site at least mildly useful.
I’m not here so I can preach to you all, or to tell you you’re stupid if you don’t do things like I do them. There are many ways in which to enjoy a successful planted aquarium and just as many methods in getting there. I will share with you what I do, what I’ve learned, go over some jargon, point you to good information found elsewhere, and so forth, and hope that you pick something up you can use.
Most of all, though , the planted tank hobby is about sharing, and this is my attempt to do so.
Any questions or comments, feel free to click the “contact” link on the top of the screen and let me know something.
I have set up an Amazon.com store mostly highlighting a good aquarium products company, Seachem , so if you were planning on making some purchases off Amazon.com anyway, I invite you to do so from my store front. It will help us both out.

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I am just a hobbyist trying to help other hobbyists. If this site helps you at all, or you have more questions, or have comments, please contact me. Also, be sure to check out my
September 2nd, 2006 at 8:30 pm
Awesome site, coming along nicely. Very helpfuly. I can see it developing really nicely and becoming a cool ‘hang out’ place. Later dude and good luck.
October 20th, 2006 at 1:05 am
I’m really looking forward to getting great info off this site in the future. I value your opinion greatly when it comes down to the forums. It’ll be nice to have all that information all in one place.
May 3rd, 2007 at 7:22 am
Your information on lighting was immeasurably helpful! I finally know that I can have a planted tank and more importantly what to put in it. This site is excellent, keep it going.